{"product_id":"eleven-headed-avalokiteshvara-bronze-30cm","title":"Eleven-Headed Avalokiteshvara – Bronze, 30 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 30 × W 14 × D 6 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eleven-headed Avalokiteshvara\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis multi-headed form of Avalokiteshvara embodies the Bodhisattva's all-seeing compassion. The stacked heads, elaborate crown and slender body create a vertical composition with strong Tibetan\/Himalayan Buddhist associations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe surface has a dark reddish-brown patina with areas of green copper oxidation and possible old gilt traces. These features indicate an aged surface but do not alone establish a precise date, so no century attribution is made here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOlder condition with patina, oxidation and age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuanyin, Avalokiteshvara or Chenrezig is the bodhisattva of compassion. Crown, lotus, vase and hand gestures vary by region, but the subject consistently embodies attentive mercy and aid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurviving gilding, darker recessed areas and wear on raised details create a layered surface. The 12 photographs document the remaining finish, patina, casting and base from multiple viewpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361515782474,"sku":"054","price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/eleven-headed-avalokiteshvara-bronze-30cm-catalogue-view-01.jpg?v=1787915466","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/eleven-headed-avalokiteshvara-bronze-30cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}